FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / International Airlines Group / 3 October 2026
International Airlines Group (IAG): news on Saturday 3 October 2026
+3.3 positive
Coverage was mostly minor British Airways news, including a winter expansion and a new Gatwick route, plus loyalty and card promotions. A cut to A380 flights on three routes and cheaper business fares were small offsets.
What drove it
- British Airways expansion
- loyalty promotions
- A380 cuts
The 12 stories
- +6.7 For Premium Travelers British Airways Offers a Sanctuary in the Sky
Positive coverage of BA premium cabin product. - +6.7 British Airways Plans Winter 2026 Expansion
BA winter expansion signals growth. - +5.8 British Airways launches Gatwick flights to 'new Bali' with 30C in winter
BA launching new Gatwick winter route. - +2.5 Vueling will resume the air route between Barcelona and Madrid starting next Monday.
Vueling resuming Barcelona-Madrid route, small positive. - +1.7 Unlock return flights with a British Airways American Express® Premium Plus Card
BA Amex card promotion, minor commercial offer. - +1.7 60,000 Avios bonus ends Tuesday for BA Amex card
BA Amex card bonus promotion, minor commercial offer. - +1.7 Unlock a Companion Voucher with British Airways American Express® Premium Plus Card
BA Amex companion voucher promotion, minor. - −1.7 British Airways Axes Airbus A380 Flights From Heathrow To 3 Cities: See Full List Now
BA cutting A380 flights on three routes. - +1.7 Bronze members get business class check-in access
BA lounge check-in perk for bronze members, minor. - +1.7 20% transfer bonus from Capital One miles to British Airways Avios
Transfer bonus to Avios, minor loyalty promotion. - −0.8 British Airways Business Class Fares Drop Below £100 Each Way on Selected Routes
Cheap BA business fares, mixed for yields. - 0.0 The British Airways Club Guide: How Tier Points and Status Work
Explainer on BA Club status, factual.
International Airlines Group: every day · Travel and leisure on 3 October 2026 · FTSE 100 overview for the day